Bump stop issue

[Matts6foot8]

So the aftermarket leaf springs, which there are more leafs, are softer than the stock springs?

 

[W0n70n]

It's progressive, the initial spring rate will normally be softer and get progressively harder as the leaf reaches the end of its travel. It's much more controlled for your shock to deal with and they're infinitely better than the stock springs. If you want them to be a little harder you can get them re-arched which will make them a little firmer and get the back of the truck to sit a little higher but it will eventually sag back to where it is now. I would much prefer that option over adding a lift block, leverage is bad for pinion angles...

Edit: it also depends on the leaf pack you have installed, some are firmer some are softer like deaver vs deaver HD

 

[Matts6foot8]

Gotchya that makes sense. I'm really not sure what version is installed on it. Have not looked for markings but it's rusty down there I doubt if it's marked anyways.

 

[Matts6foot8]

I'm probably going to leave it as is for now because it does not hit the stops enough to drive me bananas. Like I said it has to be a good size bump and I have to be at a decent rate of speed (35ish) I'm sure they are doing what they were designed to do. Now potholes and your normal everyday road stuff it has zero issues with.

 

[Matts6foot8]

Also I imagine if the shocks were extended like I was nearly airborne they would have more reaction time to slow the suspension down travel. I just don't think that two and a half to three inch air gap is enough for them to really catch it from ride height.

 

[PorterW1111]

Also I imagine if the shocks were extended like I was nearly airborne they would have more reaction time to slow the suspension down travel. I just don't think that two and a half to three inch air gap is enough for them to really catch it from ride height.

Get a piece of 1/4 to 1/2 square piece of plastic and secure it on the top of the bump plate. You could drill and tap four bolts relatively easily, especially if you pull the tire off. This would significantly reduce the “clank” noise. I will do the same tomorrow and post up some pics for you.

 

[W0n70n]

Physics is weird though too so it depends on how the truck is hitting the tracks, it could be reacting like a g-out where the front is unloaded when the back comes into contact with the bump which would cause the back to bottom harder than if you were going over something like a speed bump.

 

[PorterW1111]

Physics is weird though too so it depends on how the truck is hitting the tracks, it could be reacting like a g-out where the front is unloaded when the back comes into contact with the bump which would cause the back to bottom harder than if you were going over something like a speed bump.

I think all of your guys autocorrect is messing things up. You keep saying “tracks” but I’m pretty sure you mean “ramp” lolol

 

[W0n70n]

I think all of your guys autocorrect is messing things up. You keep saying “tracks” but I’m pretty sure you mean “ramp” lolol

Ramps are much softer if you just full send and let the suspension fully droop out to get more damping on landing... Just praise Dale and raise hell!

 

[Matts6foot8]

Only during "oh yes it can" moments